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Atmosphere Geography : Top 100 GK MCQ With Free Exam Geography SET :-9
Q61. Consider the following statements regarding general characteristics associated with tropical cyclones
1. Tropical cyclones move with very low velocity over the oceans but become strong while moving over the land areas.
2. They are confined to a particular period of the year (mainly summer) and normally move from east to west.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct ?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 2 only
Q62. The Ozone hole is detected in the atmosphere, where is it located ?
(A) Above Arctic Ocean
(B) Above Antarctica
(C) Above India
(D) Above Alaska
Answer: Above Antarctica
Q63. Compared to other slopes in the northern hemisphere which is the warmest ?
(A) East facing
(B) South facing
(C) North facing
(D) West facing
Answer: South facing
Q64. Where is Ozone layer found ?
(A) Troposphere
(B) Ionosphere
(C) Stratosphere
(D) Exosphere
Answer: Stratosphere
Q65. The plane of contact of the troposphere and stratosphere is known as __
(A) Mesosphere
(B) Ionosphere
(C) Stratopause
(D) Tropopause
Answer: Tropopause
Q66. Temperate lows are __
(A) Low pressure areas in cyclones
(B) Equatorial low pressure belt
(C) Polar regions which have very low temperatures
(D) Sub-polar low pressure belts
Answer: Sub-polar low pressure belts
Q67. A layer in the Earth’s atmosphere called Ionosphere facilitates radio communication. Why ?
1. The presence of ozone causes the reflection of radio waves to Earth.
2. Radio waves have a very long wavelength.
Which of the statements given above is fare correct ?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
Q68. Westerlies in southern hemisphere are stronger and persistent than in northern hemisphere. Why ?
1. Southern hemisphere has less landmass as compared to northern hemisphere.
2. Coriolis force is higher in southern hemisphere as compared to northern hemisphere.
Which of the statements given above is fare correct ?
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 1 only
Q69. The monsoon has well-developed cycle in __
(A) South and South East Asia
(B) North Australia
(C) East United States
(D) Africa
Answer: South and South East Asia
Q70. The tropical cyclones – Hurricanes and Typhoons – develop and mature __
(A) At the same place
(B) Over the land masses only
(C) Over the water bodies only
(D) Anywhere in the tropical zone
Answer: Anywhere in the tropical zone